Combi-zone dryer

for extruded pellets

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Combi-zone dryer
Product size range of 0.8-40 mm
Uniform drying of each pellet
Excellent control at every step of the
drying process
Adjustable
retention time

Features
Gentle and efficient drying
Individual drying zones
Temperature control in each zone
(50-135° C)
Control of drying time per deck
(15-90 min.)
Control of air flow direction for each
zone
Hygienic design with automatic
cleaning system and removal of fines
in each deck
Integrated drying air system by means

Combi-zone dryer
of direct gas-fired burners or indirect
steam exchanger
Specifically designed for making high-qua- Integrated safety devices
lity fish feed and pet food, covering a variety Easy access to operating systems for
of production capacities up to 30 TPH and maintenance and cleaning
product sizes from 0.8-40 mm Modular design for easy installation
and upgrading
Advantages of the Fully insulated cabinet
combi-zone dryer Configuration flexibility – available in
Gentle handling of products two belt widths and with 1-4 decks
High energy efficiency in costs per ton Several accessories and options to
Drying process with respect to nutritive match specific requirements
value Dryer in stainles steal as a option

Dryer type Module dimensions mm Total height mm (excl. supporting legs)

Combi-zone Width Height Length One Two Three Four
deck decks decks decks
CZD 4100 1250 2000 1470 2720 3970 5220
CZD/XW 5100 1250 2000 1470 2770 3970 5220

Dryer type Belt width Belt length m Drying area

Combi-zone mm Min. Max. m²
CZD 1800 8 24 1.8 x belt length (m)
CZD/XW 2800 8 24 2.8 x belt length (m)

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Drying process
Air system advantages
Individual control of temperature and
air flow in each drying zone Material inlet
Individual drying zones Air outlet
Control of temperature in each zone
(50-135° C)
Control of drying time per deck
(15-90 min.)
Control of air flow direction for each
zone Material outlet
Air inlet
Optimum air cleaning possibilities by
means of filter or cyclones.
Minimized fire hazard
Optimum flash-off for high drying
efficiency
Energy surveillance at exhaust air outlet
Energy source based on customer
requirements:
- Indirect steam
- Direct gas

Product characteristics/drying time

Size
% Set value

Texture
A
H2O

Oil level B
C
Raw material
A

Moisture level %H
Time
Conventional dr
B
Combi-zone dry

i kW
C

Bo

-35%
03
B”
B
 - 3 5 %
B
B”

>2 5
g
B

A””
C ϕ=
1
S av i n
A”

Moisture reduction Y
% H2O

and drying performance

Moisture reduction
160
30 140
25 120 100
Set
Setvalue
value
Temperature
100 80 %%
20
% H2O

Temperature
800 60
15
60 AA
10 B B40
H2O
H2O
40
5 20 C C20
0 0 0
Zone 1 Zone 2Zone 3 Zone 4 Zone 1 Zone 2 Zone 3 Zone 4 Zone 1 Zone 2 Zone 3 Zone 4
Time Time Time %%
H2O
H2O
H2O content Air inlet Max.
Time temp.
Time Inlet
Conventional
Conventionaldryer
dryer
Combi-zone
Combi-zone dryer
dryer
Drying performance Energy efficiency
i i kW
kW
% Set value

BoBo

5 -
5 3
- 53%
5%
>>22
B” B”
B B

g g
B B

% H2O A””A””
CC ϕ =ϕ =
1 1 i
SaSvav ni n
A” A”
Conventional dryer
A A
Combi-zone dryer
YY
%%
H2O
H2O

Moisture reduction Drying performance

depends on Minimized spread of moisture
160
160
Control
3030 of drying air temperature for 140
140
each drying zone (50-135°C)
2525 120
120 Sinking fish feed 100
100
Temperature
Temperature

2020air quantity (velocity) for each

Drying 100
100
Spread of moisture = spread of oil8080
% H2O
% H2O

Temperature
Temperature

800
800 6060
1515
drying zone 6060 absorption
1010 4040
Retention time for each deck 4040 Spread of moisture = spread of
5 5 2020 2020
(15-90 min.) sinkability
0 0 0 0 0 0
ProductZone 1 expansion,
Zone
size, Zone 2Zone
1 Zone 3and
2Zone Zone 44
3 Zone
formula Zone
Zone
Too 1low
1Zone
Zone2 2Zone
moisture =3 floating
Zone 3Zone 44
Zone Zone
Zone1 1ZoZ
Time
Time Time
Time TimT
(especially fat and starch)
H2O
H2O content
content AirAir
inlet
inlet Max.
Max.temp.
temp. Inlet
Inlet
Flexible zone division in accordance Fish feed and pet food
with dryer combinations Too low moisture = loss of money
Too high moisture = risk of mold
Too high moisture = reduced crispiness

Sinking fish feed

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Design details
Production of high-quality feed products
1 4
1 Inlet and outlet airlocks
Stainless steel airlocks
No false air at inlet/outlet
Control of air flow and volume
Less odor problems
2 Product distribution
Motor-driven oscillating spreader
Speciel server drive
Fully adjustable system
Completely stainless design
Plugging detection system
2 Trays for optimum air distribution
3
Uniform depth of pellets due to 6
vertical distribution
3 Product depth control in all layers
Torsion meter for product level
monitoring at each deck
Product inlet for immediate regi-
stration of product depth variations
Product depth control for each deck 7
4 Chains and trays
Large flanged rollers for safe guid-
ance of trays and minimum chain
wear and load
Self-supporting lamellas (tray/slats)
Air seals in full chain and tray length 7 CIP cleaning (option)
Air plenum cleaning system
5 Trays Collecting point
Perforated trays for optimum air Minimum/no cleaning
distribution
Customized tray perforation
6 Plugging detector
Built-in plugging detection
By-outlet at each deck
Protection of chains and trays in
case of plugging
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Process control systems
for all key processes in processing lines
Basic function control Functions
Stand-alone control system Basic functions
Extruder – ECPS; Extruder control Basic operation of equipment
panel system Manual settings/readings
Dryer – DCPS; Dryer control
panel system
Coater – VCPS; Coater
control panel system
Touch control panel system

Extended function control Auto start/stop feature

Client server-based control system Production management
Extruder – ECMS; Extruder control Database
management system Recipe logging
Dryer – DCMS; Dryer control Remote online support
management system
Coater – VCMS; Coater control
management system

Functions
Extended remote control
Fully automatic control Touch client for field installation
Server installation for control room
Total traceability
ECPS/ECMS DCPS/DCMS VCPS/VCMS
Extrusion control Drying control Coater control

Process control systems

Type Extruder Dryer Coater Touch PC
control panel system remote management system
Basic ECPS DCPS VCPS x
Extended ECMS DCMS VCMS x x

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Aftermarket
After-sales service and support

Service and support

Our excellent aftermarket service and support is what sets us apart from our
competitors. Our cooperation with our customers does not end with the sale
– or the machine installation. The good customer relationship is extended
through important after-sales service and support.

Our services Benefits

Our highly skilled and motivated employees There are several benefits to be gained
stand at the ready to help you with: from continuous upgrades, optimizations,
After-sales services, support, and and services on your equipment:
follow-ups Maximum production
Spare and wear parts, maintenance, Process knowledge and experience
and repairs Reliability and cost efficiency
Process optimization Reduced life cycle costs
Training of plant operators Short and effective shutdowns
Improved energy efficiency
Field services
We offer our customers excellent field ser-
vices, where our service technicians come
to you and your plant to provide assistance.
The depth of experience of our field service
specialists is unmatched – backed by the full
knowledge and technical support that only
the equipment manufacturer can provide.

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Where to find us
Global supplier – local presence
ANDRITZ is truly a global organization
– but also with local presence. We are
represented all over the world. The global
market for feed technologies is served from
five main locations:
Esbjerg, Denmark
Sanshui, Guangdong Province, China
Geldrop, Netherlands
Muncy, PA, USA
Humenné, Slovakia

In addition, we operate from several strate-

gic regional sales, engineering, and service
locations in China, Vietnam, India, Australia,
Mexico, Venezuela, Brazil, Chile, France,
the UK, and Germany – and are also repre-
sented locally by agents and distributors in
many other markets.

CONTACT

AUSTRALIA GERMANY USA

ANDRITZ Feed & Biofuel
Australia
Division of ANDRITZ Pty. Ltd.
Phone: +61 3 8795 9800
andritz-fb.au@andritz.com
ANDRITZ Feed & Biofuel ANDRITZ Feed & Biofuel
Germany USA
Division of ANDRITZ GmbH Division of ANDRITZ Inc.
Phone: +49 2104 9197 0 Phone: +1 570 546 1253
andritz-fb.de@andritz.com andritz-fb.us@andritz.com

BRAZIL INDIA VENEZUELA

ANDRITZ Feed & Biofuel
Brasil Ltda.
Phone: +55 51 3333 0128
andritz-fb.br@andritz.com
CHILE
ANDRITZ Feed & Biofuel
Chile Ltd.
Phone: +56 2214 5711
andritz-fb.cl@andritz.com
CHINA
ANDRITZ Feed & Biofuel
China
Phone: +86 21 64670285
andritz-fb.cn@andritz.com
FRANCE
ANDRITZ Feed & Biofuel
France
Division of ANDRITZ S.A.S.
Phone: +33 24 75 06 364
andritz-fb.fr@andritz.com
ANDRITZ Feed & Biofuel India ANDRITZ Feed & Biofuel
Rep. Office of ANDRITZ Venezuela
Feed & Biofuel A/S Rep. office of ANDRITZ
Phone: + 91 87544 15287 Feed & Biofuel A/S
andritz-fb.india@andritz.com Phone: +58 241 8422515
andritz-fb.ve@andritz.com
MEXICO
ANDRITZ Feed & Biofuel VIETNAM
Mexico ANDRITZ Feed & Biofuel
Division of ANDRITZ HYDRO Vietnam
S.A. de C.V. Rep. office of ANDRITZ
Phone: +52 229 178 3669 Feed & Biofuel A/S
andritz-fb.mx@andritz.com Phone: +84 8 6253 9434
andritz-fb.vi@andritz.com
NETHERLANDS
ANDRITZ Feed & Biofuel B.V.
Phone: +31 40 2627777
andritz-fb.nl@andritz.com ANDRITZ Feed & Biofuel A/S
Glentevej 5–7
UK 6705 Esbjerg, Denmark
ANDRITZ Feed & Biofuel Ltd. Phone: +45 72 160 300
Phone: +44 1482 825119 andritz-fb.dk@andritz.com
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